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Show . DESERET NEWS, Monday, August 14, 1972 HARRIS SURVEY What Price Has McGovern Paid By LOUIS HARRIS the American electorsuneyed face to face m When ate is person and in depth on the Eagleton affair, perhaps the most important finding is that in Sen dropping Eagleton, McGovern took a course most pleasing to people over 50, but rather sharp disagreement in with his potentially strongest constituency, young people under 30. While people over 50 9 believe by percent that any man with a background of mental disorders should disqualify himself from running for president or vice president, young people disagree with that point of view by pei cent. Although a majority of the public agreed with McGoverns decision by percent. 58-2- 53-3- 7 the mental health rather the fact but question, the Missouri senator did not reveal his past troubles before he was nominated, an error of omission condemney by a percent margin. Thus, if Eagleton had told McGovern about his psychiatric problems in the first place and nonetheless had been chosen, the chances are that on the mental health issue alone, j the storm that followed might j have t'en avoided. As it is, j McGovern not only has lost the momentum in these early stages of the campaign, but has created some problems with his one best hope for ultimately achieving victory under 30 years the new s of age. 1972 Chicago Tribune a substantial 44 oercent of young people under 30 thought he should have followed his initial course and retained Eagleton on the ticket. n intensive, survey of a cross section of 1,630 voters on ugust 2nd and 3rd after McGovern made his dethese reveals cision, key points. By percent, a majority of voters hold the view that if the doctors thought Eagleton was of sound mind and body, then he could run for perany high office. By cent, a c!"ar plurality point to the fact thr "it has been six years since Eagleton had any trouble," therefore indicating his 'hot he has overcom These two repast troubles. sults point to a sense among 59-3- 0 49-2- 9 the electorate that a mar's past mental problems should not be held against hirr.. By his actions early m the Ea6leton case, when he expressed firm confidence in his running mate, McGovern might have caused problems for himself when he reversed and inclination his initial dropped the Missouri Senator from the ticket. By percent a majority hold tile view that McGovern has to be admired lor telling about Eagleton's past problems before they were reported in the newspapers. And. by percent, McGovern K,ult up showing deep respect for ereat loyalty in standing up for Eagleton. McGovern gave up these advantages of candor and loyalty when he finally 64-2- 3 0 In Eagleton Affair? decided to drop Eagleton. Contrary to the expectation of most political analysts, the fact that Eagleton had received electric shock treatment did not mean that he w7as automatically ruKJ out for high office bv the public. percent, a By decisive majority of the public disagree with the claim that the fact that Eagleton had shock treatment disqualifies him for high office." Taken together, two central facts, tnen, begin to emerge from the Eagleton affair: 1) That the American people did not panic upon hearing the news that Eagleton had had previous psychiatric troubles Apparently, a substantial segment of public op nion feels that mental problems can be solved, much as medical can be ov ercome difii-culti- 2) In taking his action to McGovern drop EagKon, gave up the gains he had scored for being candid about Senator's the Missouri troubles, and at the same time showing steadfast loyalty to a member of his team who was in trouble Part of the reason for the relative telennce on the part of the public for mental troubles stems from the degree to which the American people themselves have encountered similar problems in their own lives. For example, when the cross section of voters was asked if they had "sometimes felt down, lonely, or depressed." a high 65 prevent reported they had felt 76-1- this way, up from 54 percent five year- - ago. Sigrlficantly, 72 percent of young people under 30 said they had felt dow n or depressed. When people were asked if any member of their own family had received psychiatric treatment, 21 percent reported they had. This was markedly up from 14 percent who reported a family member receiving psychiatric attention five years ago. Thus, a substantial segment of American public opinion had had firsthand experience with psychiatrc problems and treatment, and was not prepared to write a man off for high office simply on these grounds alone In the eyes of the public, a more salient reason for dropping Sen. Eagleton could be vo-er- EyesToo Sore?It Bathe them with soothing L WOPTI Medicinal fce Wash. Pompt relief for dependsore, tired, burning eyes, able eye care get LAVOPT1K at iolletfc has a complete line of G.. appliances all priced to save qou from qourself. Weve collaborated with G.E. to save you even more during our grand opening. Come get that appliance youve been wanting now. 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